William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, can be divided into six parts based on the personality of Macbeth, the main character, which changes considerably throughout the play. From the beginning of the play until he first meets Lady Macbeth, Macbeth appears to be a brave and loyal commander of the Scottish army. Indeed, King Duncan refers to "noble Macbeth," as he calls him, as "gallant cousin" and "worthy gentleman" after hearing how he led Scotland to victory. However, after meeting the witches, Macbeth begins to show signs of ambition, saying, "If chance will me king, chance may crown me." Then, after talking to Lady Macbeth, Macbeth's character seems to change and more in him. is exposed. It becomes apparent that, in private, Macbeth is strong-willed and easily confused. Lady Macbeth convinces him and forces him to kill Duncan, but when Duncan arrives, Macbeth tells her that "they will proceed no further in this matter." Then, after only a short conversation, she convinces him to kill Duncan again and he tells her he's "fixed." It is possible that inside ...